FORUMS FORUMS






RLFANS.COM
Celebrating
25 years service to
the Rugby League
Community!
  
FORUMS > Bradford Bulls > 1/5/11 | Bradford Bulls vs Warrington Wolves | 15:00
61 posts in 5 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin
RankPostsTeam
Club Coach1390No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 200520 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jan 2017Jan 2017LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

Done. 25/01/17.:



We'll give it a go I think but still come up a bit short.

Either that or Wire by 50. A frightening prospect if we're bad and they're good.

RankPostsTeam
Club Coach9148No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 200520 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Oct 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
13462.gif
:13462.gif



It is hard to predict anything other than a defeat for this game in all honesty. With just Herbert at halfback and no recognised stand off we will struggle to score points against Wire. Our defence is among the worst in the league so far and Wire have scored more points than any other side in SL.

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach134No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200718 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jun 2012Jun 2012LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
31918.jpg
I rode over the mountains to Huddersfield. A wilder people I never saw in England. The men, women and children filled the streets and seemed just ready to devour us. John Wesley June 1757:31918.jpg



I'd like to be more positive ... but I can't see anything other than a Wire win.

IF the Bulls can complete their sets AND defend out wide (and they haven't managed both much this year0 it'll be close BUT otherwise ...

On a more positive note, there have been more unexpected scores than a Bulls win in SL this season!

RankPostsTeam
Moderator31917
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200123 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
438_1551258406.jpg
"If you start listening to the fans it won't be long before you're sitting with them," - Wayne Bennett.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_438.jpg

Moderator


I'd be tempted to give Southernwood a shot given he's been playing well in the U20s. He's much taller than Burrow BTW.

mat
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach9553
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Sep 2024Aug 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Quote: Bullseye "I'd be tempted to give Southernwood a shot given he's been playing well in the U20s. He's much taller than Burrow BTW.'"



your right having checked theire wikis (assuming their up to date) I can remember the context of the original comments that were made last year when southernwood wasnt getting a game. The comment last year was that Southernwood was the same weight as Burrow despite being 5" taller, hence him being a bit lightweight. Comment from Bulls at time(Medley I think) was that they wanted to keep him in academy until he'd bulked up a bit. Again assuming wiki info is correct then it looks like he's done that.

If Potter still has a problem with Briggs then this could be a good game to give Southernwood a go. I would say Fax game, but IMO thats a big risk as its a game we really can't afford to experiment in. Give either Southernwood or Briggs a go this week and if they go ok then stick with them for the fax game.

RankPostsTeam
International Star884No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Nov 201014 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Dec 2017Jun 2017LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



At the Salford game I did think he looked bigger than I'd been led to believe by peoples comments (and Potters preseason comment). I've seen 2 or 3 u20s games and Southernwood has looked pretty good in them.

RankPostsTeam
Club Coach9148No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 200520 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Oct 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
13462.gif
:13462.gif



I am all for giving the young guys their chance in the 1st team, however I would much prefer to see them gradually brought through whilst the team is going fairly well. I sense that people are wanting to see Southernwood included because Sykes isn't really very good at stand off. But the coaches also have a duty to do what is right for the player.

If he is ready for 1st then let's get him in there, but he shouldn't be rushed in because the 1st team are struggling if he isn't ready for that level yet. Potter isn't afraid to blood some youngsters, so I expect to see Southernwood given a go as soon as Potter decides he is ready.

mat
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach9553
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Sep 2024Aug 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Quote: Bully_Boxer "I am all for giving the young guys their chance in the 1st team, however I would much prefer to see them gradually brought through whilst the team is going fairly well. I sense that people are wanting to see Southernwood included because Sykes isn't really very good at stand off. But the coaches also have a duty to do what is right for the player.

If he is ready for 1st then let's get him in there, but he shouldn't be rushed in because the 1st team are struggling if he isn't ready for that level yet. Potter isn't afraid to blood some youngsters, so I expect to see Southernwood given a go as soon as Potter decides he is ready.'"



know what you're saying. But I think part of problem, and this isnt a dig at Sykes, is that we know what he's capable of at standoff from last year and he isnt going to improve. Playing Sykes at standoff is a sticking plaster at best and theres a sense of us treading water and not progressing. At least if one of U20's halves was playing there would be a sense that we were building for the future even if they were making mistakes (although knowing how impatient some of our fans are they proabably wouldnt give them the time or allow for mistakes before deciding they werent good enough).

RankPostsTeam
Club Coach9148No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 200520 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Oct 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
13462.gif
:13462.gif



If Southerwood is ready for SL then yes I would agree, we would be better off letting develop and making the mistakes now.

My point was that he shouldn't be picked to keep the fans happy because they don't like Sykes at 6. I hope he isn't far off though, otherwise it could be a tough couple of months.

RankPostsTeam
Moderator31917
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200123 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
438_1551258406.jpg
"If you start listening to the fans it won't be long before you're sitting with them," - Wayne Bennett.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_438.jpg

Moderator


I'm thinking that Southernwood at SH would provide a decent partnership with Herbert at SO. Briggs could come in when he's fit/in form etc.

mat
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach9553
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Sep 2024Aug 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



think theres an element of wrapping our youngsters in cotton wool and letting them make there mistakes in u20's away from public eye. But thing is no matter how long you wait their still going to mistakes when they step up. Problem we have is our fans can be very quick to get on someones back so you can understand coaches being reluctant to go with a kid over a more established SL player. But some players need that step up to flourish. How many told us burgess wasnt ready for SL, Yet in games he's played so far he's looked pretty good in gametime he's had.

Think in current circumstances we our support would be a bit more forgiving of mistakes as long as they could see improvement rather than just papering over the cracks.

mat
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach9553
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Sep 2024Aug 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Quote: Bullseye "I'm thinking that Southernwood at SH would provide a decent partnership with Herbert at SO. Briggs could come in when he's fit/in form etc.'"



Maybe then moving herbert to Loose forward?

RankPostsTeam
Moderator31917
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200123 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
438_1551258406.jpg
"If you start listening to the fans it won't be long before you're sitting with them," - Wayne Bennett.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_438.jpg

Moderator


Possibly, we need another creative halfback as Herbert is the only player in the team capable of giving an assist apart from our usual two at dummy half. Nobody's really capable of breaking the line on their own so we need to make breaks by having more creativity with the ball in hand.

When you look at other teams they often seem to be able to get the backline moving with ease whereas we really struggle at basic passing moves, especially the "out the back" move that all the SL teams use. I'm sure this is down to us playing with one or two makeshift halfbacks.

RankPostsTeam
International Star884No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Nov 201014 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Dec 2017Jun 2017LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Looking at the list of injuries, there is Addy to come back. Including him at loose with whichever halfbacks adds another creative player. Showed some good skills in the Quins game before getting injured.

RankPostsTeam
Club Coach4024
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 200520 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
13607_1730181508.jpg
:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_13607.jpg



You could also liken the Southernwood situation to Sam Tomkins at Wigan.

Everyone said he was too light weight and too young, but injuries forced their hand a little.
Look at him now.

I agree with other post re: needing a little more creativity.
Cain would hopefully provide that.

61 posts in 5 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin
61 posts in 5 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin



All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RLFANS.COM or its subsites.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that news stories, articles and images are correct, we cannot be held responsible for errors. However, if you feel any material on this website is copyrighted or incorrect in any way please contact us using the link at the top of the page so we can remove it or negotiate copyright permission.

RLFANS.COM, the owners of this website, is not responsible for the content of its sub-sites or posts, please email the author of this sub-site or post if you feel you find an article offensive or of a choice nature that you disagree with.

Copyright 1999 - 2024 RLFANS.COM

You must be 18+ to gamble, for more information and for help with gambling issues see https://www.begambleaware.org/.



Please Support RLFANS.COM


2.70703125:5
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
9m
Film game
karetaker
4963
13m
IMG Score
Bent&Bon
59
32m
Its all gone a bit quiet
Benny Profan
3
Recent
DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
Hessle Roade
3635
Recent
Recruitment rumours and links
karetaker
3484
Recent
Pre Season - 2025
The games af
40
Recent
England Vs Samoa Test Series
ALAW
69
Recent
New Kit
MorePlaymake
57
Recent
England vs Samoa
NickyKiss
88
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
1m
Recruitment rumours and links
karetaker
3484
1m
Aston Banned
MP
5
1m
Pre Season - 2025
The games af
40
1m
2025 Shirt
MR FRISK
10
2m
England Vs Samoa Test Series
ALAW
69
3m
Film game
karetaker
4963
3m
2024/25 out of season mind occupier 2
Boss Hog
9
3m
England vs Samoa
NickyKiss
88
4m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
tad rhino
2533
7m
England v Samoa
Captain Hook
33
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Its all gone a bit quiet
Benny Profan
3
TODAY
England Beat Samoa To Take Test Series
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
McMeekan
Trojan Horse
13
TODAY
Englands Women Demolish The Welsh
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Lee Kershaw
Big lads mat
9
TODAY
2025 Shirt
MR FRISK
10
TODAY
Home Shirt 2025
MattyB
1
TODAY
Uele contract extension
Khlav Kalash
5
TODAY
Squad for Match 2 v Samoa
rubber ducki
6
TODAY
2024/25 out of season mind occupier 2
Boss Hog
9
TODAY
Sky tv deals
ninearches
6
TODAY
2024/25 out of season mind occupier 1
Lord Tony Sm
24
TODAY
New Kit
MorePlaymake
57
TODAY
Memorable Games
Rugby Raider
6
TODAY
Hybrid rugby
moto748
11
TODAY
Pre Season - 2025
The games af
40
TODAY
England v Australia
karetaker
24
TODAY
The Aussies are coming
Bullseye
17
TODAY
England Beat Samoa Comfortably In First Test
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
England v Samoa
Captain Hook
33
TODAY
England vs Samoa
NickyKiss
88
TODAY
Trinity back on super league forum
RoyBoy29
4
TODAY
IN 2025 Maika Sivo - Expires 2028
batleyrhino
36
TODAY
Danny McGuire new head coach
Huddersfield
1
TODAY
What happens now
Start@1873
3
TODAY
Liam Kay
Wollo-Wollo-
53
TODAY
Coach announced
The Dors
14
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
England Beat Samoa To Take Tes..
258
England's Women Demolish The W..
245
England Beat Samoa Comfortably..
635
Operational Rules Tribunal –..
486
IMG-RFL club gradings released..
629
Wakefield Trinity Win Champion..
1260
Hunslet Secure Promotion After..
1482
Trinity Into Play Off Final Af..
1756
Wigan Warriors Crowned Champio..
1331
York Valkyrie Win Back to Back..
1604
Hunslet Book Relegation Play O..
1956
Penrith Panthers Secure Fourth..
1539
Wigan Humiliate Leigh For Gran..
1631
Hull KR Survive Warrington Fig..
1742
Warrington Wolves Break Saints..
1965
POSTSONLINEREGISTRATIONSRECORD
19.64M 1,243 80,15414,103
LOGIN HERE
or REGISTER for more features!.

When you register you get access to the live match scores, live match chat and you can post in the discussions on the forums.
RLFANS Match Centre
There are currently no matches to display.
Matches on TV
Sat 2nd Nov
MINT2024 3 England M34-16Samoa M
WINT2024 2 ENGLAND W82-0WALES W
Sun 27th Oct
MINT2024 2 England M34-18Samoa M
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Mens Betfred Super League XXVIII ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Wigan 29 768 338 430 48
Hull KR 29 731 344 387 44
Warrington 29 769 351 418 42
Leigh 29 580 442 138 33
Salford 28 556 561 -5 32
St.Helens 28 618 411 207 30
 
Catalans 27 475 427 48 30
Leeds 27 530 488 42 28
Huddersfield 27 468 658 -190 20
Castleford 27 425 735 -310 15
Hull FC 27 328 894 -566 6
LondonB 27 317 916 -599 6
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Betfred Championship 2024 ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Wakefield 27 1032 275 757 52
Toulouse 26 765 388 377 37
Bradford 28 723 420 303 36
York 29 695 501 194 32
Widnes 27 561 502 59 29
Featherstone 27 634 525 109 28
 
Sheffield 26 626 526 100 28
Doncaster 26 498 619 -121 25
Halifax 26 509 650 -141 22
Batley 26 422 591 -169 22
Swinton 28 484 676 -192 20
Barrow 25 442 720 -278 19
Whitehaven 25 437 826 -389 18
Dewsbury 27 348 879 -531 4
Hunslet 1 6 10 -4 0
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
9m
Film game
karetaker
4963
13m
IMG Score
Bent&Bon
59
32m
Its all gone a bit quiet
Benny Profan
3
Recent
DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
Hessle Roade
3635
Recent
Recruitment rumours and links
karetaker
3484
Recent
Pre Season - 2025
The games af
40
Recent
England Vs Samoa Test Series
ALAW
69
Recent
New Kit
MorePlaymake
57
Recent
England vs Samoa
NickyKiss
88
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
1m
Recruitment rumours and links
karetaker
3484
1m
Aston Banned
MP
5
1m
Pre Season - 2025
The games af
40
1m
2025 Shirt
MR FRISK
10
2m
England Vs Samoa Test Series
ALAW
69
3m
Film game
karetaker
4963
3m
2024/25 out of season mind occupier 2
Boss Hog
9
3m
England vs Samoa
NickyKiss
88
4m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
tad rhino
2533
7m
England v Samoa
Captain Hook
33
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Its all gone a bit quiet
Benny Profan
3
TODAY
England Beat Samoa To Take Test Series
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
McMeekan
Trojan Horse
13
TODAY
Englands Women Demolish The Welsh
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Lee Kershaw
Big lads mat
9
TODAY
2025 Shirt
MR FRISK
10
TODAY
Home Shirt 2025
MattyB
1
TODAY
Uele contract extension
Khlav Kalash
5
TODAY
Squad for Match 2 v Samoa
rubber ducki
6
TODAY
2024/25 out of season mind occupier 2
Boss Hog
9
TODAY
Sky tv deals
ninearches
6
TODAY
2024/25 out of season mind occupier 1
Lord Tony Sm
24
TODAY
New Kit
MorePlaymake
57
TODAY
Memorable Games
Rugby Raider
6
TODAY
Hybrid rugby
moto748
11
TODAY
Pre Season - 2025
The games af
40
TODAY
England v Australia
karetaker
24
TODAY
The Aussies are coming
Bullseye
17
TODAY
England Beat Samoa Comfortably In First Test
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
England v Samoa
Captain Hook
33
TODAY
England vs Samoa
NickyKiss
88
TODAY
Trinity back on super league forum
RoyBoy29
4
TODAY
IN 2025 Maika Sivo - Expires 2028
batleyrhino
36
TODAY
Danny McGuire new head coach
Huddersfield
1
TODAY
What happens now
Start@1873
3
TODAY
Liam Kay
Wollo-Wollo-
53
TODAY
Coach announced
The Dors
14
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
England Beat Samoa To Take Tes..
258
England's Women Demolish The W..
245
England Beat Samoa Comfortably..
635
Operational Rules Tribunal –..
486
IMG-RFL club gradings released..
629
Wakefield Trinity Win Champion..
1260
Hunslet Secure Promotion After..
1482
Trinity Into Play Off Final Af..
1756
Wigan Warriors Crowned Champio..
1331
York Valkyrie Win Back to Back..
1604
Hunslet Book Relegation Play O..
1956
Penrith Panthers Secure Fourth..
1539
Wigan Humiliate Leigh For Gran..
1631
Hull KR Survive Warrington Fig..
1742
Warrington Wolves Break Saints..
1965


Visit the RLFANS.COM SHOP
for more merchandise!